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• Know the Rule of 72 The Rule of 72 tells you how long it will take for your money to double: Multiply the interest rate by the years. For example, at a 6 percent interest rate, your money will double in 12 years (6 × 12 = 72). It will double in 9 years at an interest rate of 8 percent (8 × 9 = 72), and so on.
• AIM HIGH. It’s not really much of a negotiation if what you want is too easily attained. ASK LEADING QUESTIONS. Try to get the other side talking. BE QUIET. Once they’re talking, close your mouth and listen. BE COOL. Never be in a rush, and always know that you can walk away. When I was in Florence, Italy, at their public market, I got the best dea...